How to Get Mega Gyarados in Pokemon Legends: Arceus
How too Get Mega Gyarados in Pokemon Legends ZA: A Guide
This guide details how to obtain and Mega Evolve gyarados in Pokemon Legends ZA.
1. Evolving Magikarp into Gyarados
First, you need a Gyarados! You can evolve a Magikarp at level 20. Here’s how:
* Open the Menu (X button on your Nintendo Switch).
* Select “Boxes”.
* Move your Magikarp from your Box to your active team.
* Go back (B button).
* A yellow upward arrow will appear, indicating it’s ready to evolve.
* Select Magikarp and click “Evolve”.
Alternatively, you can catch a Gyarados in the Wild Zone 11, but this requires unlocking that area first.
2. Mega Evolving your Gyarados
To Mega evolve your Gyarados, you’ll need a Gyaradosite.
* Obtain Gyaradosite: Exchange 240 Mega Shards at Quasartico Inc.
* Unlock Quasartico Inc.: This is unlocked during main Mission 10 – The Secrets of Mega Evolution.
* Mega Shards: These are readily available throughout Lumiose City.
Once you have the Gyaradosite, have your Gyarados hold it. Then, fill up the Mega Gauge with Mega Energy. The fastest way to collect Mega Energy is by mining Mega Shards.
3. Is Mega Gyarados Worth It?
Gyarados is a Flying/Water type, weak to Electric and Rock.Mega Evolution changes its typing to Dark/Water, which is arguably a bit weaker defensively. Though, Gyarados boasts a high Base Attack, which increases with Mega Evolution. Its flexible moveset allows for strong coverage. Recommended moves include:
* Waterfall (STAB – Same Type Attack Bonus)
* Crunch (STAB)
* Two hard-hitting Coverage moves (Dragon Rush, etc.)